CAMPAIGNING mum Theresa Cave is at the centre of a cashpoint conundrum after her bank account was cleared in Northamptonshire - while she was at home in Redcar.

Theresa, who is known locally for her stance against violent crime, withdrew £50 from the Alliance and Leicester cashpoint at Somerfield on West Dyke Road on the afternoon of August 3, leaving about £260 in her Abbey account.

But the next morning when she checked her account, there was just £1.95 left.

After reporting it to Abbey, she was told the cash had been withdrawn in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.

Now the bank is investigating to see if she’s been the latest victim of a cashpoint scam.

Cleveland Police confirm the incident has been reported.

Theresa, who planned to use the money for a holiday with son Tom, must now wait for weeks before she gets the money back.

But she is more concerned that other people watch out for possible cashpoint crooks.

She said: “I just wanted to tell other people about it, just in case.

“How do they take money out overnight all the way down in Wellingborough? I couldn’t believe it.”

A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: “We have made a note of money being lost from Mrs Cave’s account.

“We understand her bank is conducting an initial investigation and may well approach police for help further down the line.”

An Abbey spokeswoman said that an investigation team would be contacting Mrs Cave.